San Francisco Underride Accident Lawyer

Dangerous and Deadly Underride Accidents: Compensation

Of all
trucking accidents the underride accident has the greatest incidence of fatal and catastrophic
injuries even at slower speeds. An underride occurs when the front of
a motor vehicle slides under the truck. Because of the difference in the
height of the front of the average passenger vehicle and the height of
the truck body and bumper the velocity of the car is not slowed until
almost the entire front of the vehicle has passed under the truck. This
type of collision can result in the windshield and roof of the car shearing
off. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an underride accident,
you need to consult a San Francisco truck accident lawyer who can determine
if negligence was involved.

Injury Attorney for Underride Accidents in California

Truck manufacturers began developing rear underride guards along with using
reflectors and reflective tape, known as conspicuity tape, on new trucks
in hopes of reducing the number of underride accidents and have met with
some success. Trucking companies and owner-operators should apply conspicuity
tape and reflectors to older trucks and repair broken or dim taillights
to help motorists see the danger in time. Trucks which have broken down
or are parked on a shoulder should set out reflective markers in addition
hazard lights to warn motorists. Time of poor visibility due to inclement
weather or lack of light is the most dangerous. A skilled truck accident
attorney will look for negligence in ensuring the truck was made as visible
as possible during a
truck accident investigation.

If you were injured through the negligence of a truck driver or trucking
company you may file a claim for compensation for medical expenses, pain
and suffering, lost income and other related losses. If you lost a loved
one through negligence you may file a
wrongful death claim. The Matiasic Firm has been assisting victims of these needless
accidents to recover damages for twenty-five years. Talk to a skilled
personal injury lawyer who can explain your options.

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